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Inside the UFL
OSC Original by Fran Stuchbury
The United Football League, a creation of the merger between the XFL and United States Football League, kicks off its inaugural season this Saturday, March 30.
The UFL is divided into two conferences named after the former leagues:
The XFL Conference
Arlington Renegades
D.C. Defenders
San Antonio Brahmas
St. Louis Battlehawks
The USFL Conference
Birmingham Stallions
Houston Roughnecks
Memphis Showboats
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Red Wings Announce 2024 Opening Day Roster
ROCHESTER, NY-The Rochester Red Wings have announced their Opening Day roster for the 2024 season. Under the guidance of fourth-year Manager MATTHEW LECROY, the team will kick off its 2024 campaign against the Syracuse Mets (NYM) at 2:05 p.m. on Friday, March 29, at NBT Bank Stadium in Syracuse, NY. Rochester embarks on its 96th season in the International League with a blend of youth and experience. The roster boasts 19 players with prior MLB experience, led by veterans RICHARD BLEIER (335 games) and JACOB BARNES (265 games). The squad features a mix of 15 pitchers and 14 position players,... Full StoryMore from the International League
Nashville Sounds Release Opening Day Roster
NASHVILLE - The Nashville Sounds Baseball Club, in conjunction with the Milwaukee Brewers, announced today its Opening Day roster for the 2024 season. The Sounds open their 46th season at Toledo against the Mud Hens (Detroit Tigers) on Friday, March 29 at 3:05 p.m. CDT. The roster is highlighted by three players on MLB Pipeline's Top 30 Milwaukee prospects, 15 players who spent time with Nashville in 2023 and 13 players with Major League experience. Players on the Sounds roster currently listed by MLB Pipeline in the Brewers Top 30 prospects include catcher Jeferson Quero (No. 3 and No. ... Full StoryMore from the International League
Isotopes Release 2024 Opening Day Roster
The Albuquerque Isotopes, in junction with the Colorado Rockies, have announced their 2024 Opening Day roster, a club that features a record-setting 21 returning players. Second-year manager Pedro Lopez also welcomes seven new players to Albuquerque. The returnees are headlined by fan favorite outfielder Sam Hilliard, who played in 216 games for the club between 2019-22. Hilliard's 62 home runs in an Isotopes uniform rank second in club history, four away from tying Jordan Patterson's mark set from 2016-18. Sean Bouchard, Jimmy Herron and Coco Montes will all open the campaign in Albu... Full StoryMore from the Pacific Coast League
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- Red Wings Announce 2024 Opening Day Roster - Rochester Red Wings (IL)
- Pair of Kansas City Current Defenders Called up for International Duty - Kansas City Current (NWSL)
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- Preview: Rockets At Wenatchee - Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
- Forwards Fiddler-Schultz & Harris Return to Icemen from AHL - Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL)
- Nashville SC to Host Defending MLS Cup Champions Columbus Crew at GEODIS Park - Nashville SC (MLS)
- Bears Sign Washington Draft Pick Haakon Hänelt to PTO - Hershey Bears (AHL)
- Game Preview - Halifax at Rochester - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL)
- Top Prospect Paul Skenes Headlines Indians Preliminary Opening Day Roster - Indianapolis Indians (IL)
- Round One Series Preview: Kitchener Rangers vs. Erie Otters - Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
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- Inter Miami signs defender Marcelo Weigandt on loan from Boca Juniors - MLS Florida Sun-Sentinel
- Details emerge on new Athens hockey team. Four names are candidates for fan voting - FPHL Athens Banner-Herald
- Ice Dogs look to end skid against Wolverines with series in Anchorage - NAHL Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
- New Mud Hens infielder Jung backs up prospect status with tireless work - IL Toledo Blade
- Richmond ballpark could lose $25m thanks to Alexandria arena - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch
- Glen Taylor says Timberwolves no longer for sale - WNBA St. Paul Pioneer Press
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